Question & AnswerQ&A (OP MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 136)
The streamlining is authorized under Section 48 of Republic Act No. 7180 and reiterated in Republic Act No. 7645.
It confirmed the streamlining processes and guidelines prescribed in Memorandum Order No. 27 dated August 13, 1992.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to confirm the streamlining as per National Budget Circular No. 427 and Section 48 of RA 7180.
The DBM recommends streamlining proposals, informs agencies of confirmations and budget realignments, and imposes budgetary sanctions for non-compliance with submission requirements.
Budgetary sanctions include no filling of vacant positions in 1993 except as authorized by RA 7430 (Attrition Law), no hiring of new contractual or casual employees in 1993, a 10% reduction in the 1994 personnel services budget (5% for SUCs), no use of savings, and no realignment of funds for 1993.
They face a ban on filling vacant positions in 1993 except under the Attrition Law, no use of savings for 1993, and no realignment of funds for 1993.
Republic Act No. 7430, known as the Attrition Law, authorizes the non-filling of vacant positions but allows exceptions under certain conditions prescribed by law.
It took effect immediately upon its adoption on June 16, 1993.
The report contained the recommended streamlining proposals which served as the basis for the confirmation and authorization of the streamlining by the President.
SUCs are subject to a 5% reduction in their 1994 personal services appropriation as opposed to a 10% reduction imposed on other agencies.
Agencies are required to adopt confirmed streamlining proposals in their operations, organizational structures, staffing, and budget proposals for the 1994 fiscal year.